Ilise Benun
Ilise Benun is the founder of Marketing Mentor, a business coaching program for creative business owners and independent professionals, and a Programming Partner for HOW Design Live.
MICA's M.P.S. in the Business of Art and Design instructors are professionals with expertise in their respective subject area. Our professionals guide you through real-world scenarios where you network and pitch your business ideas to potential funders who provide feedback and industry insight.
Ilise Benun is the founder of Marketing Mentor, a business coaching program for creative business owners and independent professionals, and a Programming Partner for HOW Design Live.
Bonnie Crockett is a Business Consultant for the nonprofit Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc., helping entrepreneurs start and expand their businesses.
Jennifer Dodson is the Chief Creative Officer at Adashmore Creative, a marketing and branding company she founded in 2010.
Adam Holofcener is the executive director of the non-profit Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
Sam Hopkins earned his MBA from the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School with specializations in Health Care and Entrepreneurship.
Jonathan Mayo has been a practicing CPA focused on advising and supporting small creative businesses for over 20 years.
Kristin McMahon is Director, Youth Markets at American Heart Association / American Stroke Association.
Marisa Peacock is a social media strategist and marketing consultant.
DeAnna Thomas is a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) who is joining the MICA MPS BAD faculty with over 10 years of experience in human resources in higher education and private industry.
James Wright is the Director of Grocery for a 185-store chain in Chicago. He has a record of successfully managing vendor and supplier relationships.
Joseph Zajdel is vice president of commercial banking at First National Bank.
Libby Zay is a freelance writer and editor specializing in travel and lifestyle publications.